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1965 Map of Versailles

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Versailles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Versailles serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the distinctive karst topography of central Kentucky, including the notable Big Sink terrain. The landscape is defined by its transition from an agricultural past to a modernizing transport network, evidenced by the intersection of the Southern Railway and the Bluegrass Parkway. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous institutional landmarks such as the Orphanage, Taylor Manor Nursing Home, and the Childrens Health Camp near Pisgah.

Smaller outlying communities like Nugent Crossroads, Hunter Town, and Frogtown anchor the rural landscape, while the serpentine course of South Elkhorn Creek marks the northeastern boundary. Researchers will find a dense concentration of civic infrastructure, from the Simmons High School to various cemeteries like Steele Cem, reflecting the deep-seated settlement patterns of Woodford County before significant urban expansion from nearby centers.